Role: Sous Chef
Location: York
Salary:£36-42k
Hours per week: 45
Venue: 4 Star Hotel

Company Benefits:

• Staff incentives and career progression opportunities

• Company pension scheme

• Discounted hotel and lodge stays (after qualifying period)

• Discounted food and drink

• Staff social events

• Uniform provided

• Accommodation available

About the Role

Our client is currently seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Sous Chef to join our kitchen brigade in a thriving, family-run business. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your enthusiasm, creativity and leadership to a unique venue offering functions, weddings, restaurant dining and golf facilities, set within stunning woodland surroundings in the heart of Yorkshire.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in inspiring and leading a forward-thinking kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food using fresh, local produce

• Support the Head Chef in driving the business forward

• Manage, train and motivate the kitchen team

• Maintain excellent health, hygiene and food safety standards

• Stock taking, ordering and stock rotation

• Cost controls and waste management

• Staff training and development

• Menu planning and development

• Allergen information and controls

• Rota management

• Cleaning schedules and kitchen organisation

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ kitchen experience, preferably in a similar role

• Current driving licence (preferred but not essential)

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Passion for fresh food and high standards

The Venue

The site features a large, recently refurbished restaurant, multiple function rooms hosting private parties, conferences and weddings, an 18-hole golf course and a members’ sports bar. The venue also offers a unique interactive chef’s table concept delivering bespoke tasting menus, wine pairings and seasonal dining events.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience as a Senior CDP/Jnr Sous Chef

• A chef who’s eager to grow, develop, and lead a team

• A team player with a no-ego attitude and a passion for quality food

• Someone who truly loves fresh, clean, seasonal produce

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